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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,236.52, 4,854.78 and 985.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,236.52, 4,854.78 and 985.06 is: 1,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,236.52 : 4,854.78 = 985.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,236.52/4,854.78 = 985.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,236.52x = 4,854.78 × 985.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,236.52x = 4,782,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,244.66/3,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.59

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